Indiana University Dementia Screening Trial

Indiana University Dementia Screening Trial

Overall Status:

Recruiting

Brief Description:

This study will assess the harms and benefits of screening for dementia, compared to no screening for dementia, among 4,000 older adults cared for in primary care practices at Wishard Health Services and Indiana University in Indianapolis.

Patient Qualifications:

Min Age

Max Age

Gender

Healthy Volunteers

65 Years

N/A

Both

No

Inclusion Criteria:

At least one office visit to a primary care physician within the previous year

No previous diagnosis of dementia or memory problems

Ability to communicate in English

Exclusion Criteria:

Permanent resident of a nursing facility

Serious mental illness such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia

Pre-existing diagnosis of dementia or cognitive impairment

Detailed Description:

This study will evaluate whether the benefits outweigh the harms of routine screening for dementia among older adults in primary care, when the screening program is coupled with practices ready to provide care for those who screen positive. Participants will be randomized to receive either dementia screening or the usual standard of care with no screening. As appropriate, participants will be referred to the Collaborative Dementia Care Program at Indiana University for a subsequent diagnostic assessment, counseling, and management. Researchers will assess the impact of screening on participants' health-related quality of life and mood and anxiety symptoms. They will also study the cost-effectiveness of screening.